Livni And Hamas

My favorite pol, PM wannabe Tzipi Livni is at it again, saying that under her rule, she will topple the Hamas in Gaza. Humm.... Isn't this the same Livni who allowed Hamas to run in elections a few years ago, and vastly underestimated their popularity, and was 'shocked' when they took over. isn't this the same Livni who has travelled the world trying to limit support for Hamas.

Nice, Tzipi, very successful on all fronts.

Now you expect us to believe that you and only you can stop the Hamas. Gimme a break!

According to the Jpost: "The people of Israel are threatened, missiles are falling," she said. "I won't say what moves should be made. There is no calm in Hamas controlled Gaza. Israel, and a government under my leadership, would topple Hamas in Gaza with military, economic and diplomatic means."

What nonsense. Hello, Tzipi. Aren't you already the chief diplomat of Israel? You have failed in your role as FM, and now you want us to believe that that makes you qualified to be head of state?

I don't think voters are that gullible.

Israeli Election Update: Netanyahu Unifies Party

With the focus now off the US presidential elections, the Israeli elections for prime minister now take center stage. With about 3 months left until the vote, Likud head and former PM Benjamin Netanyahu has managed confound analysts by actually unifying his center-right Likud party. The big knock against Netanyahu in the past is that he isn't exactly a 'people-person' and alienates those close to him.

Well news over the last few days that former highly regraded Likud members such as Benny Begin( son of former PM Menachem Begin) as well as Dan Meridor have rejoined the Likud party has given Netanyahu a big boost.

If Netanyahu can succeed in convincing the electorate that he can actually get along and not 'tick-off' everyone, than his chances of a large victory will be greatly enhanced.